TEACHERS OF TOMORROW ASSESSMENT 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-management and self-
control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects
the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom? ANS -"In my classroom I am very
conscious of developing my students' unique talents and never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have
strong classroom management? ANS -Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional management? ANS -Maintaining
momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior? ANS -How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? ANS -
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Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement? ANS -A reinforcement comes after a
student's action to encourage or discourage future behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an
action to encourage an initial action.
,Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of
reinforcement? ANS -"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often
has trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my class. The choir
director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math class
the next day."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies empathy to the situations he or she
faces: ANS -Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning of each year through
a survey and conversations. By getting to know her students she has a better understanding of where
they are coming from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and makes sure she hears all sides of the
situation. Students know that there will be consequences for poor choices but they also know Ms.
Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and group focus? ANS -
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? ANS -Teacher
establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? ANS -
"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who just moved to
the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school
since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she
needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the classroom? ANS -
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
, They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? ANS -Other students are
subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will benefit
students and behavior? ANS -UNKNOWN FOR NOW
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? ANS -Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? ANS -UNKNOWN
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The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements used by teachers in
classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable statement and gives the students choice.
From the list below, choose the gold statements: ANS -"I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all
notebooks are put away neatly.
"I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? ANS -
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student relationships in which
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? ANS -"I've worked hard to create an environment and
relationships in which I neutralize student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-management and self-
control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects
the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom? ANS -"In my classroom I am very
conscious of developing my students' unique talents and never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have
strong classroom management? ANS -Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional management? ANS -Maintaining
momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior? ANS -How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? ANS -
UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
.33
Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement? ANS -A reinforcement comes after a
student's action to encourage or discourage future behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an
action to encourage an initial action.
,Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of
reinforcement? ANS -"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often
has trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my class. The choir
director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math class
the next day."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies empathy to the situations he or she
faces: ANS -Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning of each year through
a survey and conversations. By getting to know her students she has a better understanding of where
they are coming from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and makes sure she hears all sides of the
situation. Students know that there will be consequences for poor choices but they also know Ms.
Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and group focus? ANS -
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management style? ANS -Teacher
establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of "with-it-ness"? ANS -
"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who just moved to
the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school
since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she
needs to to help her focus. And Liz, she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the classroom? ANS -
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
, They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances? ANS -Other students are
subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will benefit
students and behavior? ANS -UNKNOWN FOR NOW
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? ANS -Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to students? ANS -UNKNOWN
FOR NOW partial*
.67
The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements used by teachers in
classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable statement and gives the students choice.
From the list below, choose the gold statements: ANS -"I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all
notebooks are put away neatly.
"I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? ANS -
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student relationships in which
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? ANS -"I've worked hard to create an environment and
relationships in which I neutralize student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow
